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One of the aims of the Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project is to raise awareness among stakeholders along the food production chain, about the need for responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials. When these drugs are overused [...]

FAO and the United Kingdom are strengthening their partnership with the Government of Viet Nam to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote responsible antimicrobial use in agriculture through the Farmer Field School (FFS) model in Thai Nguyen Province.

Rome – A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to achieving substantial reductions in global antibiotic use.

On March 17-18, representatives from the livestock industry met with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to formulate urgent and measurable actions to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The meeting focused on moving beyond commitments to agree [...]

Pakistan has successfully developed its 2nd National Action Plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which will be active to 2028. AMR presents a growing threat to global health, food safety, and sustainable development. Recognizing the urgent need to address this challenge, [...]

Great progress was made in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Plurinational State of Bolivia at the end of January, when officials and professionals met to agree on next steps for introducing e-prescriptions for veterinary antimicrobial drugs. The [...]

A recent surveillance study of foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Cambodia has revealed an urgent need for stricter regulations on antimicrobial use in the country’s livestock sector. Carried out under the FAO-implemented and Republic of Korea-funded Action to support implementation of [...]

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a critical challenge to public health, with significant threats to human, animal, and environmental health. Ethiopia’s efforts to establish a robust AMR surveillance system, which aligns with the One Health approach, have faced challenges, yet present [...]

Nandi County marked a great milestone in Kenya’s fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) during a two-day field event that brought together  farmers, the public, experts and national and county governments. The event was organized by Food and Agriculture Organization of [...]

The RENOFARM Youth Poster Challenge, held from 15–17 November 2024 in Nanjing, China, showcased the creativity and innovation of young minds passionate about sustainable agrifood systems. This unique event, organized as part of the Second Animal Disease and Health Forum brought [...]